
1990 M Street, NW
Shouldn’t be too much longer now! A reminder of their menu here. Stay tuned for an exact opening date soon.

1990 M Street, NW
Shouldn’t be too much longer now! A reminder of their menu here. Stay tuned for an exact opening date soon.

From a press release:
“Tamashaa, a modern Indian Gastro Bar, will debut on Wednesday, May 15th in the heart of Columbia Heights (3115 14th Street, NW). Seating 95, Tamashaa is the brainchild of esteemed restaurateur Rajiv Chopra (Bombay Velvet in Reston), renowned Chef Manoj Goel, and their dynamic Beverage Director /General Manager, Satyam Rai. This upscale Indian establishment will offer a unique tapas-style menu, transporting its guests on a culinary journey, complete with nostalgic flavors and unexpected familiarity.

photos courtesy Tamashaa
The name “Tamashaa” originates from a Hindi word meaning “performance or spectacle,” signifying the restaurant’s dedication to not only serve great food, but also to provide a holistic, memorable dining experience. Shivani Chopra, the Co-founder of Tamashaa, is a skilled interior designer from India whose aesthetic influence is evident in the restaurant’s decor, and her contributions have been instrumental in creating a unique ambiance, making Tamashaa a standout destination.

The Food: (more…)

3115 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. for sending the latest:
“Opening Day for Tamashaa is Friday the 17th! Got confirmation from one of the construction managers” (more…)

2414 Wisconsin Ave, NW
This space is the former home to Z Burger/All About Burger, which closed about a year ago. (more…)

429 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Thanks to L. for sending: “SpiceX opened in L’enfant Plaza. TaKorean was going to open here in 2022 but it never did.”
Check out their menu here.

1000 4th Street, SW
Thanks to Linda for sending:
“Masala Art Indian restaurant closed more recently. On the other side of 4th street at the new apartment building, The Westerly, new businesses are moving in: Good Company Donuts & Cafe has posted permits and ‘now hiring’ signs.” (more…)

Daru (1451 Maryland Avenue, NE) shares the well deserved news: “Thank you Food & Wine! We are honored to be on the list at #8. (Top 20 Restaurants in the US, According to the Experts) Thank you”

1407 T Street, NW
Folks were understandably bummed when Ice Cream Jubilee closed here back in October of last year. Thanks to Noa and Alisha for sharing some good news about who’s taking over the space:
“Permits/signs are up! Malai will replace Ice Cream Jubilee.”
On their IG Malai wrote: “With eight years of spreading the ice cream love in NYC under our belts, Malai is growing and sharing the sweetness. Let the countdown to SPRING 2024 begin – DC, we’re coming for ya!” (more…)

3115 14th Street, NW at Kenyon
“Dear PoPville,
Any updates on this? They do some work on the space and then nothing happens for months on end. (more…)